A Filipino model based in Australia apologized for her racist comments she posted on Twitter four years ago. Lily Macapinlac’s tweets from 2013 resurfaced on the internet and now, she posts a message on Twitter saying she now knows better. It seems the internet has its way of haunting people even after four years. Twenty-two-year-old Lily, popularly known as Lily Mac …

Jennylyn Mercado is showing off more than just her curves for the new Avon ad campaign. Jennylyn is the endorser of the Avon Intimate apparel in the Philippines and she shares how being sexy comes from being confident first and foremost. Twenty-nine-year-old actress, singer, and model Jennylyn Mercado is the brand ambassador for Avon Philippines’ new campaign, “Confidence is the …

On May 1, Labor Day, an estimated 10.4 million Filipino adults are said to be jobless. According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, this number is down by almost 1 million from December 2016’s estimate of 11.2 million. According to a Sun Star Manila report, the March 25-28 survey shows “steady joblessness” in the country. SWS …

A jogger in Baguio City found a dead body while jogging at Burnham Park on Wednesday, April 26. Reports say the body was found with a stab wound to the chest. Police are investigating the crime and have yet to identify the victim. Burnham Park is a famous tourist destination in Baguio City. Baguio dwellers can be seen almost every morning to …

The Philippine passport may not be as powerful, but our passport can still give us visa-free entry to several countries. Pilipinas Popcorn rounds up the 10 best visa-free destinations for Filipinos. Find out what these countries are and what you must not miss when visiting these countries. They bring a good mix of fun, adventure and romance to your travel experience. …

The Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center in Baguio City recently opened its cancer facility. This came to reality through the effort of cancer specialist Dr. Jasmin Igama, head of the BGHMC Cancer Institute. Also, the BGHMC pediatrics ward has just become more kid friendly, thanks to ten artists who wanted to give back to the community through donating their …

Kriesha Tiu a.k.a Crisha Choo has come a long way. Since impressing the judges on the popular Korean TV reality show “K-Pop Star 6: The Last Chance” in December 2016, she now becomes the first Filipino K-Pop Idol. Kriesha finished second place on the show and now, she will be debuting as a solo artist in May under her agency, Urban Works …

A 6-meter long whale shark was found stranded in the waters of Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Saturday. The State College of Fisheries rescued the creature which slowly swam away right after its rescue. A whale shark is the known to be the largest among the fish species. It is a slow-moving filter feeding carpet shark. The largest recorded had a length of 12.65 …

Tax reform may be coming soon if the Comprehensive Tax Reform Plan bill that is pending in Congress will pass muster. The plan is set to simplify the current tax system and bring good news to lower bracket income earners. The bill is yet to be discussed in the lower house, but according to its author, the congressmen are committed …

The Philippines joined the first global “March For Science” on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The Philippines chapter of 350.org, Agham Youth, and other activists joined the event all for one cause: to counter the mounting political assault on facts and evidence. This was also a move to demand that the world act on climate change. Reuters reported that tens of …